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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.44 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.44 and 99.66 is: 149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.44 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.44 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.44 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 40,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,804.79/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.47

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